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For Wendy and Simon Langford, life wasn't bad. They had a modern, "smart" house in Seattle and a good income. But the daily grind kept them from spending time together. Just into their 50s, the idea of retiring sooner rather than later appealed to them...
In the beach hub of Coronado—home to one of Panama’s most active expat communities—you can find apartments from about $190 per square foot and houses from as little as $150. In the cool, breezy mountain destination of Boquete, houses have historically been much more common, but these days apartments are coming online, both in Boquete and the neighboring city of David. I’ve seen prices as low as $83 per square foot in this region.
Surf, sun, and fun, that's Bocas del Toro, Panama, in a nutshell. For the many drawn here by cerulean Caribbean waters and immaculate white sands, Bocas does not disappoint. You can spend days motoring out to uninhabited...
I am climbing a rocky slope wreathed in jungle greenery. All I hear are the waves behind me and the trilling call of a songbird. After a minute's walk, the view opens up before me. A wood cabin with turquoise and orange trim catches my attention...
Panama’s size can be deceptive. In a tiny territory about the size of South Carolina you’ll find tremendous diversity. From the sultry Caribbean with its turquoise waters to the palm-lined beaches of the Pacific…
When I first saw Boquete, all I could think was “wow.” At the entrance to town, there’s an unassuming visitor’s center, where I stopped for coffee. Hot java in hand, I went out back to the mirador, or viewing terrace...
Here’s our round-up of 10 things to do in Panama…with a few insider tips you’ll be glad to have under your belt (or fanny pack, as it were). Though we’re counting down from 10 to number 1...
After 10 years of covering this country for International Living, you’d think writing about the best places to vacation in Panama would be a cinch. The more you know, the easier it should be…but the opposite is often the case. I know so many great Panama vacation destinations that it’s hard to narrow it down to just a few.
Imagine a life lived outdoors…surrounded by lush green rainforest and breathing brisk mountain air. With sunny mornings, afternoon showers, and clear skies again at sunset.
“Bird heaven.” It’s often the first phrase that comes to mind when I’m in the El Valle region, just two hours by car from Panama City. On the western edge of the popular crater town is Potosí—a green oasis dotted with palms and flowering shrubs.